Holmes ADN acceptance letters for Fall 2011

mommyof2littleboys · May 1, 2011

Congratulations!!!:)

I got your private message and cannot for the life of me figure out how to respond!!! Could it be that I don't have enough posts yet??? :confused:

CareerChangeNeeded · May 1, 2011

I think you've just reached your 15th post with that last one. See if it will let you respond now.

mommyof2littleboys · May 2, 2011

I'm applying to the program next fall and was just wondering to those who got in, what did you make on the ACT? Wondering how much I should up mine or if it is high enough.

I think mid to upper 20's on ACT is typical. I certainly don't mind telling you my scores because I know I felt just as nervous as you do until I finally got my accecptance letter last week.

Here's a quote from my letter "...there were a total of 787 applicants....applicants are ranked by points given for ACT scores, GPA, living in or out of district, and 5 years or more out of high school..."

So, to give you an idea:

I had a 27 on my ACT, I have a GPA of 3.65, I live in Madison, and I've been out of high school for 15 years.

Good luck to you! :)

amandagayle · May 2, 2011

Congrats to all! There are only 2 classrooms in the nursing building so we will be neighbors! Lol. Best of luck to you and a word of advice.... ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!! Your life will revolve around your textbooks and your clinical group starting in August!

LPN0608 · May 2, 2011

Just wanted to say good luck. I'll be graduating from this program in 9 days & 15 hrs!! I don't know how many they originally started with but it was probably 50 or 60 and we will graduate with 35 I think, 10 of those are LPNs that started this yr. I got to skip the 1st yr and started in 3rd semester. I highly suggest studying the book no matter what handouts or notes they give you. Clinicals are easy, the teachers really just look at it as a learning experience. Anyway Good luck again. You'll be so busy that time will fly by!

greenscientist · May 4, 2011

I think mid to upper 20's on ACT is typical. I certainly don't mind telling you my scores because I know I felt just as nervous as you do until I finally got my accecptance letter last week.
Here's a quote from my letter "...there were a total of 787 applicants....applicants are ranked by points given for ACT scores, GPA, living in or out of district, and 5 years or more out of high school..."
So, to give you an idea:
I had a 27 on my ACT, I have a GPA of 3.65, I live in Madison, and I've been out of high school for 15 years.
Good luck to you! :)

I thought I would be the only one out of high school over 10 years. :yeah: And by the way, I sent you a friend request on FB.

Fancynurse11 · May 5, 2011

Hey everyone, I got accepted to the program as a LPN. I start in June. I want to know who all will attend the ridgeland campus?

HealthyFuture · May 12, 2011

Once again a rejection letter from Holmes but this year the rejection letter had some new information on it! Well I will just keep trying until someone lets me in! I am waiting for itawamba now

amandagayle · May 13, 2011

@FancyNurse11. I did't know they were picking out LPN class students yet. My bf goes today for her compass test.

Fancynurse11 · May 14, 2011

I meant to say i got in the transition program and we start in june. I am already an LPN.

amandagayle · May 15, 2011

@fancynurse11 That's great you will be in my class then!!! :)

OrthoFNP · May 16, 2011

Congrats ya'll!!!! I just graduated from the program Thursday! We started with 60 and graduated 37. STUDY!!!! STUDY!!! STUDY!!! For those of you "nontraditional" worried about being "nontraditional" DON'T! A lot of us were nontraditional. I must say though, I have a previous bachelor's and this was far harder than anything I have done so far. It takes major dedication and determination. It is a huge sacrifice and you will question WHY you chose this path A LOT over the next two years!!!!!! I know I did...Stick with it and you will be glad that you did. It is a very had journey, but you can do it!!! I remember waiting...I see they still make you wait it out and are behind Hinds getting letters out. So, you have to decide between the two. Some things never change I guess. GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!!! You have amazing instructors and will be so glad you chose Holmes!!!!